Hi!

That rig also covers the weather band, which you may not care about, but can
be nice to have if you ever find yourself in a covered area.

73,
Dave 

-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Tom Behler
Sent: Sunday, 31 May 2015 10:57 a.m.
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Accessible Hand Helds

Sarah:

In  my view,  the only main drawback is the cost.  For example, I just
checked the R and L Electronics web site, and saw the price  listed as $319.

You might want to check other places, though, such as Ham Radio Outlet, and
The Main Trading Company, because you could well find a lower price
elsewhere.

What I can tell you is that it is an excellent HT, and very easy to program
both from the keypad, and from the Kenwood software.

Another plus is its capability on the 220 MHZ band.

I believe some on the list have suggested that its sensitivity on 2 meters
and 440 might be less than might be desired, but I personally haven't found
that to be a major issue from here in semi-rural Central Lower Michigan.

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ



-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Sarah k Alawami
Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2015 5:06 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Accessible Hand Helds

What are the draw backs  of the THF6A Beeing that i don't own one, I =
dunno.=20

Take care and 73.

> On May 30, 2015, at 9:43 AM, Tom Behler <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> Thanks for the clarification, Dave.
>=20
> The THF6A continues to be a great little hand-held, as far as I'm =
concerned.
>=20
> I know it has some drrawbacks, but it's incredibly easy to program =
with the
> software, and can be programmed relatively easily by hand if needed.
>=20
> I've actually sometimes considered buying one of the current Japanese 
>hand-helds, and have saved the info that Ron and others have posted on 
>=
the
> topic.
>=20
> But, for now, since I have two working THF6A's, I'm going to save my =
money
> for other things.
>=20
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>=20
>=20
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators =
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Dave Marthouse
> Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2015 9:46 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Accessible Hand Helds
>=20
> The TH-F6A is still in production.  Check the Kenwood webpage.
>=20
> Dave Marthouse N2AAM
> [log in to unmask]
>=20
>=20
>=20
> On 5/30/2015 2:45 AM, Sarah k Alawami wrote:
>> That's what I heard, but I' not sure now. I've been busy all day 
>> =3D=20=

>> recovering from a migraine and teaching as one of my ham friends 
>> on=20=

>> here =3D knows. Oi!=3D20 Take care and 73 to all
>>> On May 29, 2015, at 3:52 PM, Tom Behler <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>> =3D20
>>> Sarah:
>>> =3D20
>>> I'm very surprised at this.
>>> =3D20
>>> Does anyone know for sure that the THF6A is no longer being =
produced?
>>> =3D20
>>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>> =3D20
>>> =3D20
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: For blind ham radio operators =3D
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>>> On Behalf Of Sarah Alawami
>>> Sent: Friday, May 29, 2015 11:58 AM
>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>> Subject: Re: Accessible Hand Helds
>>> =3D20
>>> I heard that model is not being made anymore. I've been to the how =
to=20
>>> =3D
>> work
>>> t=3D3D his thing website, and that manual seems as confusing as all 
>>> =
get=20
>>> =3D
>> out.
>>> =3D20
>>> =3D20
>>> =3D20
>>>> On May 29, 2015, at 08:33, Tom Behler <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>>> =3D3D20
>>>> Might be worth checking with Main Trading Company on the THF6A as 
>>>> =3D=

>> well.
>>>> =3D3D20
>>>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>> =3D3D20
>>>> =3D3D20
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: For blind ham radio operators=3D20=20 
>>>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]=3D3D
>>> =3D20
>>>> On Behalf Of Dr. Ronald E. Milliman
>>>> Sent: Friday, May 29, 2015 9:37 AM
>>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>>> Subject: Re: Accessible Hand Helds
>>>> =3D3D20
>>>> Check with the Main Trading Company to see what special deals=20
>>>> they=3D20 have on=3D3D
>>> =3D20
>>>> Wouxun radios. They often have some pretty good prices on them
>>>> =3D3D20
>>>> Ron, K8HSY
>>>> =3D3D20
>>>> =3D3D20
>>>> =3D3D20
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: For blind ham radio operators=3D20=20 
>>>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]=3D3D
>>> =3D20
>>>> On Behalf Of Mike Duke, K5XU
>>>> Sent: Friday, May 29, 2015 5:53 AM
>>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>>> Subject: Accessible Hand Helds
>>>> =3D3D20
>>>> Sarah,
>>>> =3D3D20
>>>> I am partial to the Wouxun models.
>>>> =3D3D20
>>>> I have owned one of the original models since 2010, and it has 
>>>> seen=20=

>>>> a=3D20=3D bunc=3D3D
>>> h
>>>> of use, almost daily.
>>>> =3D3D20
>>>> Most of them are in the $100 to $140 range, and can be bought 
>>>> at=3D20=
=20
>>>> almost an=3D3D
>>> y
>>>> ham equipment dealer, especially the traditional ones such as=20
>>>> HRO,=3D20 AES, an=3D3D
>>> d
>>>> Universal Radio.
>>>> =3D3D20
>>>> They cost more than the Beofengs,  but in my opinion at least,=20 
>>>> they=3D20=3D are mu=3D3D
>>> ch
>>>> better radios. Plus, they are much easier to program from the=20 
>>>> keypad=3D20=3D itsel=3D3D
>>> f.
>>>> =3D3D20
>>>> The voice feedback is similar to what you have with the beofeng,=20 
>>>> but=3D20=3D you d=3D3D
>>> o
>>>> not get that feedback for the PL tones.
>>>> =3D3D20
>>>> There is a work around for that, which is explained in the=3D20=20 
>>>> documentation  that was developed by Buddy Brannon and others 
>>>> for=20=

>>>> the=3D20=3D early Wouxun model.=3D3D
>>> =3D20
>>>> =3D3D20
>>>> --
>>>> Mike Duke, K5XU
>>>> =3D3D20
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> --
> Dave Marthouse
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